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Stephen Kolek News / Royals Review / September 19

Kansas City Royals news: Kolek in 2026 Rotation?

After Stephen Kolek’s 4th straight good game after coming over from the Padres, there was talk of him being in the rotation next year. First up, Anne Rogers: “Hopefully, it’s a good kind of runway into next year,” Kolek said.

Kansas City Royals News / New Baseball Media / September 18

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Bergert, Isbel, Soriano

With 10 days left in the 2025 MLB season, more and more players have been shut down. Both the Angles and Royals placed young starters on the IL, as Ryan Bergert and Jose Soriano’s seasons are complete.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Ranking the best active MLB players without MVP award

Over the years, the names on the list below have dominated MLB headlines at one point or another. Fans may have even heard their names come synonymous with the best in the game. Surprisingly enough, none of them have won a single MVP.

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Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / September 18

Royals place RHP Ryan Bergert, OF Kyle Isbel on injured list

The Kansas City Royals placed rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain and center fielder Kyle Isbel on the 10-day IL for a strained left hamstring, ending their seasons on Thursday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Angels will never be a relevant team while Arte Moreno owns them

Mets' Juan Soto is tantalizingly close to joining exclusive club

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Guardians' highest-paid player taunts teammates with all his money

MLB News / Royals Review / September 18

Royals offense sputters yet again as they fall 2-0 to the Mariners and drop the series

Today, the Royals face the Mariners in the decisive game of a crucial three-game series at Kauffman Stadium. The series is even, with the Mariners taking game one in a 12-5 blowout in which the Royals were once down 10-1.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / September 18

How has the Royals offense been so bad despite being anchored by four quality bats?

Despite boasting a quartet of quality hitters, the Royals offense has been among the worst in the league this season.

Royals to place starting pitcher on IL

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 18

Royals Shake Up Outfield, Bullpen In Flurry Of Roster Moves

The Kansas City Royals' chances at the playoffs are virtually zero, but plenty of players still have major opportunities to prove themselves in the season's final 10 games.

Jonathan India News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 18

Royals' Jonathan India Ranked Low Among MLB Starting Second Basemen

The Kansas City Royals are on the outside looking in with 10 games remaining on the regular season schedule. They are seven games out of the third American League Wild Card spot and are 76-76 entering Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 18

Royals 25-Year-Old Done For Season, Extent Of Injury Still Unknown

With the Kansas City Royals' playoff odds steadily approaching zero, one promising young pitcher saw his season come to an end on Wednesday. According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, right-hander Ryan Bergert felt right forearm tightness during his bullpen session before Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 18

Royals Urged To Trade For Outfielders After Lackluster 2025 Season

The Kansas City Royals are falling out of postseason contention, and fast. Even after a win over the Seattle Mariners in Cole Ragans' return from the injured list, the Royals are 76-76 and seven games back in the American League Wild Card race.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 18

Royals’ 2026 payroll may already be a little tight

It is time to shift gears and look to next season, for me at least. To that end, the first thing to know is – what kind of space does the front office have to add talent?

Cole Ragans News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 18

Royals' Cole Ragans Offers 3-Word Response to Long-Awaited Injury Return

The Kansas City Royals sure did miss Cole Ragans. Since he'd arrived in a deadline trade with the Texas Rangers in 2023, Ragans was the most impactful pitcher on the Royals' roster for nearly two years.

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Ryan Bergert News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Royals to place starting pitcher on IL

Royals starter Ryan Bergert is headed to the 15-day injured list.

Mariners' 10-game win streak ends with loss to Royals

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Mariners' 10-game win streak ends with loss to Royals

Adam Frazier's go-ahead, two-run homer highlighted a four-run eighth inning, and the host Kansas City Royals ended the Seattle Mariners' 10-game winning streak with Wednesday night's 7-5 victory.

Cole Ragans News / Royals Review / September 17

Rusty Ragans returns, Royals rally rescues relievers in 7-5 romp

The Kansas City Royals traded punches with the Seattle Mariners before an eighth inning rally put them ahead for good in a 7-4 win tonight at Kauffman Stadium.

Taylor Clarke News / Just Baseball / September 17

Taylor Clarke Has Been the Unsung Hero of the Royals’ Bullpen

The Kansas City Royals have had their fair share of ups and downs in 2025. After a miraculous 2024 campaign in which they returned to the postseason for the first time since 2015, this season has been filled with much more frustration.

Cole Ragans News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Cole Ragans' return too late for spiraling Royals

The Royals will reinstate left-hander Cole Ragans from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / September 16

Carlos Estévez Has Provided the Bullpen Stability the Royals Needed

As it stands right now, the door may very well be all but closed on the Kansas City Royals‘ postseason chances in 2025. Their dream of back-to-back October appearances seems all but dead in the water due to a six-game American League Wild Card deficit.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Royals Send Message After Bobby Witt Jr. News on Monday

Bobby Witt Jr. remains the most important piece of the Kansas City Royals’ future. Entering Monday, the Royals (75-75) playoff hopes are slim with a six-game deficit for the final AL wild card spot and just two weeks left in the regular season.